Articles tagged “premium travel”

Even as jet fuel costs continue to rise, Delta expects to increase its first-quarter guidance as premium demand remains strong.

Data shows that summer bookings between the U.S. and Europe are on the decline so far. The decline could be a result of political tensions and changing preferences among U.S. consumers.

Europe’s legacy business class meal may no longer reflect how passengers eat – or how airlines want to operate.

Viewed from the lemonade-not-lemons perspective, Europe's short-haul business class does at least bring flexible capacity to the (tray) table.

With aviation still searching for real climate solutions, fewer luxury seats, fuller flights, and faster fleet upgrades have been proposed as ideas to help reduce emissions.

American is the latest carrier to start offering free Wi-Fi across its aircraft, which has become a popular option for airlines looking to cater to more premium and business travelers.

In 2026, the luxury bubble will swell. As wealth concentrates, premium becomes the engine of global tourism. The risk? When travel depends on the top 10% — and, increasingly, the top 1% — the entire industry rises and falls with them.

Premium customers may be driving travel spending these days, but United’s David Kinzelman said airlines can’t forget about economy travelers.

American Airlines aggressive premium expansion shows how large U.S. airlines are increasingly dependent on customers willing to pay for comfort, even as the broader economy sends mixed signals.

Delta said it changed some of the perks in its Choice Benefits program to appeal to a wider group of members with top-tier Delta SkyMiles status.